The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Rockville, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Rockville, MD. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Ave Bldg D, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Congdon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Congdon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stephen C. Flemke O.D. P.A.

    10255 York Rd, 
    Cockeysville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wendy Bohner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cockeysville, Maryland. Dr. Bohner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bohner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Frederick J. Sauerburger MD PA

    11345 Pembrooke Sq Ste 105, 
    Waldorf, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Sauerburger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Sauerburger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Sauerburger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Katzen Medical Associates PC

    1209 York Rd Ste 200, 
    Lutherville Timonium, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Grodin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Grodin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Grodin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kraig Bower is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Bower is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bower is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Bressler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bressler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Bressler is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bressler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

    2925 Lord Baltimore Dr, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sumana Kommana is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kommana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Interstitial Keratitis, and Astigmatism. Dr. Kommana is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palisades Eye Surgery Center

    4831 Cordell Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Yin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Coats Disease. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Optometry | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Optometry | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

    655 Watkins Mill Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Lu Li is an Optometry specialist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8630 Fenton St, 1104, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Cuong Vu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Katzen Medical Associates PC

    1209 York Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Neutze-Heaney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Neutze-Heaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Neutze-Heaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Wawrzusin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Wawrzusin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Wawrzusin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    16901 Melford Blvd Ste 111, 
    Bowie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Weichel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Weichel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Weichel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Katzen Medical Associates PC

    1209 York Rd Ste 200, 
    Lutherville Timonium, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Harlan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Harlan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Marzban is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Rockville Eye Associates PC

    3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Hendrix is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Hendrix is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery Eye Physicians & Surgeons P.A.

    11140 Rockville Pike Ste 450, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Yun Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Eye Physicians Of Washington

    3200 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Sutie 210, Sutie 210, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brooks Brown-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Brown-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Brown-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    2002 Medical Pkwy Ste 450, 
    Annapolis, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Reid is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Reid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Nearsightedness?

    Nearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly. This makes distant objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye.

    If you are nearsighted, you have trouble seeing things that are far away.

    When should I see an Nearsightedness doctor near Rockville, MD?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Nearsightedness doctor near Rockville, MD?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Nearsightedness doctors near Rockville, MD?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Nearsightedness doctors near Rockville, MD?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Nearsightedness doctor near Rockville, MD?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Nearsightedness doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nearsightedness doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Nearsightedness doctor near Rockville, MD?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Nearsightedness doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Nearsightedness doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Nearsightedness doctors near Rockville, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Nearsightedness doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Nearsightedness doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nearsightedness doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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